Ms. S
On July 14th, I met up with the lovely Ms. S at Studio 1020 to capture an empowering boudoir session for this beautiful woman.
Boudoir Photography at Studio 1020
When Ms. S reached out to me to book this session, she shared the following information with me:
"I recently lost about 80-90lbs and have struggled with my weight and my confidence my entire life. Learning to love myself and believe that I am beautiful is still a struggle, but I have gotten better and have gotten more confidence since the weight loss."
Knowing this about Ms. S, when I got the chance to meet her face to face, I was surprised felt this way. Even as a professional photographer, I didn’t see the things she was worried about. I didn't see the extra skin causing her to feel self-conscious, but there is no doubt in my mind she sees it.
We can be so self-sabotaging. Ms. S is so extremely gorgeous. I really wanted her personality and interests to shine during her boudoir session. One of my main goals in every photography session is to help women feel comfortable and beautiful in her own skin. To do so, I got to know Ms. S more. I wanted to find out ways to incorporate who she is in her photoshoot—her hobbies, her likes and the things she enjoys. Once I got to know her… I discovered she’s a little bit country! So, I asked if she would like to have a few photos that had a bit of a country vibe.
It turns out she wore boots on her wedding day! “BRING THOSE!” I quickly insisted.
Those boots added just a touch of country fun to the shoot. They added a vibe that was so true to who Ms. S is. I love when I can find a way to personalize a boudoir shoot to make it unique to my clients! Whether it’s incorporating a favorite pair of shoes, a husband’s favorite shirt or a romantic hand-knit throw, finding a way to personalize a boudoir shoot helps to make clients feel more relaxed in their own skin.
I am sure that you would agree that these photos of Ms. S are truly exquisite. There is beauty in self-love, and I hope these photographs help to bring you to a place where you can continue to feel beautiful. Thank you for letting me share these images today. Special thanks also to Kat St. John for the amazing hair and makeup artistry.